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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/21/1987 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS f)4 E CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 21, 1987 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order to order by Mayor Bogert, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, January 21, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Birer, Foster, Smith and Mayor Bogert Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Flag Salute and a Moment of Silence. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted on January 16, 1987, in lobby of City Hall , and Reference Room of Library; and the Council , by unanimous vote, determined at its study session of January 20, that the need for action for the two Added Starters arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda (Items 12 and 13) . COMMENDATION: Resolution 16097, adopted unanimously by the Council , was presented to Ralph & Thelma R. Tash, in recognition of their generous contribution to the continuance of Project (74) Intercept, and renaming the program the Ralph & Thelma R. Tash Project Intercept. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of January 7, 1987 be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Alice M. Broich, 1190 Manzanita, spoke in opposition to prohibiting smoking at the Airport Terminal , and stated that it is the first and last impression visitors have of Palm Springs; that 700,000 people passed through the Terminal last year, and if only 30% are smokers, they should be give consideration, and an area designa- ted for smoking. She also questioned how much it (103) will cost to enforce the ban. b) Jerry Ludwig, President of Palm Springs Merchants and Citizens Association, stated that the Association voted to not support the Airport No Smoking Ordinance, (103) and recommended that designated areas be included in the leasehold areas. c) George Goldberg, Palm Springs, commented on early applause of the valley-wide CVB since it has not yet happened; questioned the design of the new City Entry Sign, and lack of the word, "welcome;" use of horseback police during Easter Week; the Economic Development Plan; Code enforcement and the condition of City streets, and the use of slurry seal ; favored animal shelter rates in Palm Springs as they are down valley; and suggested considering cutbacks in City Hall staffing. Council Minutes 1-21-87, Page 2 d) Village Green: See Item 13 for public comments. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Al. CONVENTION CENTER - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Consideration of amendment to contract with McDevitt & Street for construction of the Convention Center. Item to be presented January 27, 1987. 1. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE - DRIVING RANGE PROTECTIVE FENCING Consideration of appeal by the Community Services Commission from Planning Commission determination to disapprove installation of protective fencing at the Municipal Golf Course driving range. Parks & Golf Course Superintendent reviewed Memorandum of Director of Community Services, and !stated that based (92) on meetings with the golf groups, staff, .and the Community Services Commission, funds were provided in the current budget for installation of protective fencing of green synthetic material along the driving range, which would be 500 feet in length, and a height of 20 feet at each end and 40 feet in the middle, and of tall palm trees to disguise the posts; that the project was submitted to the Planning Commission, but denied by both the Architectural Advisory Committee, although one member favored it, and the Commission; and that the Community Services Commission has requested that the Council overrule the Planning Commission and allow the fence to be installed. This matter was reviewed in detail at the last study , session, and the basis for the recommendation -is included in said Director' s Memorandum. In answer to question by Council , Parks Superintendent stated that the driving range has been reoriented in the last six months; in particular, the range has been widened to the west, the target moved to the west toward the Sewer Plant settling ponds, and the tees shifted to the street;' however, the problem prevails and golfers continue to slice to the street. Councilwoman Apfelbaum stated that Golf Club Drive is one of the City' s most scenic corridors.; that the range is birmed about 10 feet and the fence would be 50 feet and not 40 feet above the street; that green, net fencing will do nothing for the area; and that the range can be rearranged so the back of the golfer is to the street, and the balls are driven west. She suggested this matter be continued to permit the Council to look at it more closely. It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Direr, and unani- mously carried, that this matter be tabled. 1 0 ?1 Council Minutes 1-21-87, Page 3 2. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - AIRPORT SMOKING PROHIBITION (Intro 1-7-87) Director of Transportation & Energy reiterated the Commis- sion' s recommendation to prohibit smoking in the public areas of the Airport Terminal , as reported at the last meeting; and stated that leaseholders must make their (103) own determination concerning smoking in the leased areas, in accordance with City Code; that the Federal Government is looking toward legislation which will ban smoking in all airports, except in leasehold areas, which for most airports includes passenger lounges and waiting areas, but which is not the case in Palm Springs at this time; and that the Commission 's intent is to have low-key enforcement, and evaluate the effect of the prohibition on the operation of the Terminal and its occupants. He stated that the Commission strongly recommends the prohibition, but would be the first to recommend lifting it, should it be a problem. City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1279; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, and Ordinance 1279 be adopted. 3. CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY Recommendation to approve an agreement with the Children' s Home Society of California to provide counseling services for Desert Highland Gateway Estates area youth in the amount of $8,433. Report highlighted by Assistant to (73) ' Director of Community Services. Minute Order 3863 approving Agr #2393 was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith., seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3863 be adopted. CONSENT AGENDA: 4., Res 16098 authorizing acceptance of Priscilla Pete property, and conveyance thereof to the Redevelopment Agency, relative (117 & to Fire Station No. 1 relocation site. 117 5. Res 16099 amending the budget to appropriate $4,590 for printing and related costs for 45,000 copies of the Easter Week brochure, (61 ) to be printed by Paul Associates at a cost of $3,439. 17. 6. MO 3864 awarding purchase of a 72" riding rotary mower to Pacific Equipment & Irrigation, in amount of $9,072.54. (84) 7. Res 16100 approving Amendment No. 10 to the Allocated Positions & Compensation Plan for 1986-87, to add one Airport Security (61) Officer I position to the Airport. 8. Res 16101, 16102, 16103, 16104 and 16105 approving Payroll (86) Warrants and Claims & Demands. 9. Res 16106 accepting grant offer for AIP 07, in amount of $1,091,283, for Airport Terminal apron construction, and replace- (51) ment of two remaining crash/fire/rescue vehicles. 10. MO 3865 approving Change Order No. 1 (Final ) with Massey Sand & Rock Company for Gene Autry Trail and Camino Real resurfacing, (136) CP 86-08. Council Minutes 1-21-87, Page 4 11 . Res 16107 approving Amendment No. 11 to the Allocated Positions and Compensation Plans for 1986-87 to establish a position (61) of Convention Center Director in the EX group, at Range 8; and Res 16108 amending the budget to appropriate necessary funds for the remainder of the fiscal year, in amount of $64,620. It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 16098 through 16108 and Minute ' Orders 3864 and 3865 be adopted. ADDED STARTERS: 12. INDIAN AVENUE OVERLAY - CHANGE ORDER 1 Recommendation: That the Council approve Change Order No. 1 (Final ) to contract with Massey Sand & Rock Co. , for an increase of $16,234.54 (CP 83-22:, A2351, final contract amount $165,685.54. ) (Need for action determined at last study session, events occurred after posting of (136) agenda). Report highlighted by Directorof Community Development. Minute Order 3866 approving the Change Order, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3866 be adopted. 13. VILLAGE GREEN & OTHER DOWNTOWN CENTERS - OUTDOOR EVENTS (Need for action determined at last study session, petitions received and events occurred after posting of agenda) . ' The following persons spoke during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Deyna Hodges, 2122 E. Baristo Road, stated 'that both complaints about the program which were expressed at the study session related to the first weekend;, that modifica- tions were made; and she did not believe the same comments could be made for subsequent weekends; that she believed the activity encouraged, rather than discouraged, business; (117) that for the month of December and the First two weeks in January, business was poor compared to the prior year; that there was only one evening when she did not personally check the area for trash; that she would like to have had the trash problem of having sold thousands of hot dogs and beverages, but that was not the case; that the food vendors and the activity provided a change of pace for people walking downtown; that she believed the program can only help the merchants, and she urged that it be continued through May. Janice Lyle, Photo Phantasys, tenant of the Village Green, read a prepared letter, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, and attached suggestions which will allow ' both the vendor and merchant to work together. Council Minutes 0 '20 1-21-87, Page 5 13. VILLAGE GREEN (Continued) Redevelopment Director reported that the staff recommended discontinuance ' of the program presented at the Village Green over the past several weekends to promote entertain- ment in the market place, although several staff members desired to continue working with the merchants and vendors; ' that staff efforts be directed at providing assistance to commercial centers which are interested in establishing similar activities; and that in-lieu of expending City funds for the entertainment, that the land use permit fee of $300 be waived. He stated that normally the merchants would seek the land use permit, but in the case of the Village Green, the City undertook the program as an experiment, which was successful , although it did not work as closely with the merchants as it should have; that if the merchants at the Village Green are interested in pursuing the concept, staff should facilitate a solution between the merchants and the vendors, and then come back (117) to the Council ; that there are others who are interested in pursuing the concept, and he recommended waiving the land use permit fee for the center, per se, and not for individual interests. Councilman Birer stated that he liked the approach suggested, and favored some kind of entertainment; that there were mistakes, but they were worked through; that there should be follow-up of the suggestions made by Ms. Lyle; and that he would like staff to work with those suggestions, and see what happens. Councilwoman Apfelbaum stated that the program was experi- mental ; that it was successful ; that it is time For private enterprise to take it over; and that she supported working through the suggestions by Ms. Lyle. It was moved by Birer, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unani- mously carried, that staff set up a meeting between the Village Green merchants and the vendors to discuss the suggestions, and see if a better understanding can be reached, and if so, that they continue working together; that staff pursue expanding the program concept to include discussions with the Merchants and Citizens Association and the Chamber of Commerce, and other interested "centers" ; and that the land use permit fee be waived for those activities run by private centers. Councilman Smith stated that it should be emphasized that all of the merchants in a complex need to work together with the vendors. REPORTS & REQUESTS: 14. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None Council Minutes 1-21-87, Page 6 15. PUBLIC reports or requests a) Anne Oaks, 2775 Cardillo, stated that she is a licensed physical therapist, No. ] PTO11764, and took exception to a designation in the Council Minutes of January 7, 1987, under the final Public Comments portion, of a person who purported to be a physical therapist ' (a Mr. Pichet who spoke in opposition to prohibiting smoking at the Airport) . She stated that she queried the Board of Quality Medical Insurance and did not find him to be licensed in this State. She also stated that the U.S. Physical Therapy Association objects to smoking in its meetings. She wished the comment removed from the Minutes, since she fell: he should not be listed as a physical therapist. 16. STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, January 27 at 3:45 p.m. 7 CJUDITH '5UMICH City Clerk